N.B.: Another essay (on a given topic) I wrote as a Third Year student for an Intra-college Essay Writing Competition in 2011. This one fetched me the First Prize too :)
Philosophical
debates have arisen over the present and future use of technology in society,
with disagreements over whether technology improves the human condition or
worsens it.
Technology is the
discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to
practical problems. Nowadays, when the rapidness of development and research is
so impressive, we are close on an era where technology is limited only by our
imagination. It is the modern technology that makes life easier and more
dignified.
The use of
technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. With
the prehistoric discovery of fire came the invention of wheel, creation of
boats and vehicles, building homes and so on.
Old technology is
constantly being phased out by new inventions. For example: Computer technology
provides us with faster news updates than the news papers. Unlike typewriters,
computers have a wide rage of options to save, edit, copy, paste, etc… Internet
have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact
liberally on a global scale.
The technology available today has made the
wealth of knowledge available to students, which offers great potential for the
speed and style of learning. Information is presented in so many ways that any
type of learner, whether gifted or disabled, can find and use the necessary
material. Education is no longer the elitist privilege it once was. The
information on the Internet is there for all who have access, without
discrimination (Hollowell July 28, 2010).
Paper checks have
been replaced by ATM cards, check cards and credit cards which are comparatively
convenient and quick. Bills can be paid online or over phone.
Cell phones today serve a multiple purpose ousting land
lines, radios, cameras and the old letter-writing system. 3G phones can avail internet
access and with GPS technology we can know our exact location which can guide
us back home incase we are lost.
Though Bhutan doesn’t enjoy
all the privileges of a well advanced country right away, with today’s pace of
development it won’t be too far. Recently monks across the country attended a
training program in dzongkha information skills. They will now be equipped with
necessary computer skills that will enable them to participate on many fronts
in society (Kuensel, March 9, 2011).
With
technology advancement, the level of living standard increases. Robots and
machines would take over our daily life chores saving our time and strength. It
will just require pressing some buttons rather than doing the hard labor
ourselves. A more developed world with greater technologies
will definitely be more convenient.
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